Nigerian comedian DeeOne has pushed the boundaries of laughter and endurance, signing out after an astonishing 52 hours 42 minutes of non-stop stand-up comedy in his bid to break the Guinness World Record (GWR).
The marathon performance, which many have described as “nerve-cracking” and “historic”, now awaits official acknowledgment and certification from Guinness World Records.
Fans and colleagues have flooded social media with congratulatory messages.
@testimony_jaga wrote: “Congratulations my brother❤️.” @pslamar_ added: “Normally, I’d be skeptical, but you’ve earned my respect with this achievement. It’s a bold step; I hope it signals a new beginning for you… You did it first in this country so yeahhh it’s a big one.”
@shytalkactive kept it short: “You’ve done well.” @comicallyjudicious chipped in: “Congratulations Deeone, anybody wey think say e easy make he/she come try am.” And @ttynoni noted: “Like him or not he made history. I’m not even his fan but I admire his courage.”
This feat places DeeOne among a new wave of Nigerians boldly chasing Guinness World Records across diverse fields.
While the final confirmation from Guinness is still pending, fans agree that DeeOne has already stamped his name into Nigerian comedy history.